What ADD-ON hydraulic Steering is best to buy??
 

Hello Guys
I have an Baja232 that go good over 70 mls. maybe 74-75 can be done,but my boat become chinewalk after 70 if water is not like mirror.
I have new Teleflex steering in my boat but think now to buy an add-on outside steering as drive has with also new transom and steering 0,5- 0,8 inch sideplay.
What you think is the best system for my small boat and must i have 2 steering cylinders outside or is one ok?
thanks for help,as i real not know what are good or not so good add-on systems!
best regards from Germany
michael

C-P performance sell the hardin marine and is a good set-up..but unless you go full Hyd just a bandaid and you are in a very touchy area speed wise..

If budget is a concern, and a boat that size, I would opt for a single ram full system over a 2 ram add on system.

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Look at the Zeiger singe ram full hydraulic system.

http://www.everettperformance.com/Ze...drive_kits.asp

When using a single ram system, does the gimble move faster one way than it does the other? The helm displacement is fixed, so it basically has to retract faster than it extends.

Correct, the steering isn't balanced on a single ram setup.

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Ken

I have IMCO dual ram. Great system and IMCO has the best customer service around. And I'll tell you why... Had to order a couple seals and the guy accidentally sent me the wrong box, to make it right he overnighted the correct parts and let me keep the $100 worth of bolts and stuff. Keep in mind I only ordered $20 worth of seals. They will answer any maintenance, rebuild, sales questions without telling you to take it to service. Just a great company IMO. On a side note my buddy has a boat similar to yours and has a single ram and is happy with it, he did look into adding the dual ram but didn't because of price.

Hello
Thanks to all for your meanings! And i happy to get more infos about best setup for my boat,as i try to hold it for next years!
I made engine (new 8.2 with CMI and Whiplle PCM) and all technic new last 2 years! So also transom and complet steering from rear to front is new.thats why i like to have only an Add-On steering. the mayfair has option to make later second cylinder at other side and i like design from the mount on the Drive,as it fit on my swept back upper without any mods.
Of cours it is a matter of price,why i like to take first only one cylinder,but maybe later i add second.
The Price for add-on with only one is much lower and i like also to buy long trim tabs next time ,as no one on my boat.
When i buy steering with 2 cylinders,i think no money for Tab this winter!!
So what you mean is bets to do first??
anyone drive the Mayfair stuff?
And i understand not rela the problem with one ram and gimble trouble and not balanced!!??
Thanks for help!
Fact is that a dealer here in germany has an mayfair for sale with single cylinder but new and all complet! that makes it more easy to take this .all other i must import from usa!
Michael